Tray Chaney's Son Malachi to Be Discharged From Rehabilitation Center After Tornado Injury

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Tray Chaney, the actor known for his role as Poot on HBO's The Wire, has been sharing updates on his son Malachi's recovery after the 19-year-old was seriously injured in a tornado that destroyed their home. Malachi, who has spent the past two weeks at Grady Memorial Hospital, will be discharged from the Shepherd Rehabilitation Center on Saturday and will start five days a week of outpatient therapy at Shepherd Pathways.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malachi Chaney, the 19-year-old son of Tray Chaney, was thrown 300 feet by a tornado and sustained severe injuries, including multiple broken ribs and a fractured facial bone.
  • Malachi spent two weeks at Grady Memorial Hospital and has been undergoing therapy at the Shepherd Rehabilitation Center.
  • Tray Chaney has been sharing regular updates on social media of his son's road to recovery, including a recent video where Malachi thanked "everybody for supporting me."
  • The family lost their home and all of their belongings in the EF-2 tornado, and Tray Chaney has expressed frustration with the insurance process.
  • Malachi is set to start outpatient therapy five days a week at Shepherd Pathways after being discharged from the rehabilitation center.

Statistics:

  • Malachi was thrown 300 feet by the tornado.
  • He spent two weeks at Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • Malachi was treated for 22 days for severe injuries.
  • The family's home was completely destroyed in the EF-2 tornado.
  • Malachi's 19th birthday was spent in the hospital.

Sources:

  • WRDW-TV
  • Instagram (Tray Chaney)